Moorleigh Nursing Home
At a Glance
The information you need to decide whether this home warrants a closer look.
Nursing homes
Staff warmth score
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Good to know
- Registered beds36
- SpecialismsDementia, Physical disabilities, Sensory impairment
- Last inspected2022-10-26
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The Evidence
What the review data, the inspection reports, and the dementia-care evidence base tell us about this home.
What families say
Visitors describe being greeted warmly by staff at reception, with a friendly atmosphere that helps put families at ease. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, creating a fresh environment for residents.
The eight family priority themes
- Staff warmth55
- Compassion & dignity60
- Cleanliness55
- Activities & engagement55
- Food quality55
- Healthcare60
- Management & leadership45
- Resident happiness55
What inspectors found
Inspected 2022-10-26
Is this home safe?
Is the care effective?
Effective was rated Good at the February 2026 inspection. This domain covers whether staff have the right skills and training, whether care plans are detailed and kept up to date, whether your parent's health needs are monitored and acted on, whether they receive adequate nutrition, and whether they have access to relevant healthcare professionals including GPs and specialists. A Good rating here indicates inspectors found these areas broadly met the required standard. The published report text does not include specific observations or examples that would allow more detailed analysis.Is this home caring?
Caring was rated Good at the February 2026 inspection. This domain looks at whether staff treat the people who live here with kindness, dignity, and respect, whether residents are involved in decisions about their own care, and whether their privacy is protected during personal care. A Good rating indicates inspectors found staff interactions met the required standard. No specific observations, quotes, or direct testimony were available in the published report text provided for this analysis.Is the home responsive?
Responsive was rated Good at the February 2026 inspection. This domain assesses whether the home responds to each person's individual needs and preferences, whether there is a meaningful and varied activity programme, whether residents can maintain their independence, and whether end-of-life care is personalised and compassionate. A Good rating indicates inspectors found these areas met the required standard. The published report text does not include specific detail on the activity programme, individual tailoring, or end-of-life arrangements.Is the home well-led?
Well-led was rated Requires Improvement at the February 2026 inspection. This is the second domain where the home did not meet the required standard. The Well-led domain covers the quality of management, whether there is a clear and accountable leadership structure, whether staff feel supported and able to raise concerns, and whether the home has effective processes for identifying and acting on problems. The registered manager is Mrs Susan Coleclough, and the nominated individual is Mr Tajinder Singh Basi. The specific reasons behind the Requires Improvement rating are not detailed in the published report text available for this analysis.
Source: CQC inspection report →
What the evidence base says
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia and physical disabilities. Level access and good parking make visits straightforward for families. For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care alongside support for those with sensory impairments and physical disabilities. All areas worth probing directly during a visit.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Moorleigh Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100 on the Family Score. The inspection found Good ratings in three of five domains, but both Safety and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement, which pulls the overall picture down and flags specific concerns to investigate on a visit.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe being greeted warmly by staff at reception, with a friendly atmosphere that helps put families at ease. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, creating a fresh environment for residents.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Moorleigh for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.
Worth a visit
Moorleigh Nursing Home, at 278 Gibson Lane in Leeds, was assessed in February 2026 with an overall rating of Good. That is an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step forward. Three domains, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, were each rated Good, indicating that inspectors found care practices, staff kindness, and resident engagement broadly met the required standard. The home is registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across 36 beds. Two domains, Safe and Well-led, were rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection. This combination deserves careful attention from any family considering this home. A Requires Improvement in Safety can relate to medicines management, staffing levels, risk documentation, or how the home responds when things go wrong. A Requires Improvement in Well-led often signals concerns about governance, management oversight, or the culture in which staff operate. The published report text provided does not detail the specific findings behind these ratings. Before making a decision, ask the manager to explain precisely what the inspectors identified as concerns in those two domains, what actions have been taken since February 2026, and whether a follow-up assessment is expected.
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In Their Own Words
How Moorleigh Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, welcoming Leeds nursing home with outdoor spaces
Compassionate Care in Leeds at Moorleigh Nursing Home
Families visiting Moorleigh Nursing Home in Leeds often comment on how clean and well-maintained everything looks. The home supports residents with sensory impairments, dementia and physical disabilities, with level access throughout the building making it easier for those using walking frames or wheelchairs.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia and physical disabilities. Level access and good parking make visits straightforward for families.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care alongside support for those with sensory impairments and physical disabilities.
“If you're considering Moorleigh for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
The DCC Verdict
Our editorial view, built from the three lenses: what families tell us, what inspectors record, and how the home sits against good dementia-care practice.
DCC Family Score
Moorleigh Nursing Home scores 62 out of 100 on the Family Score. The inspection found Good ratings in three of five domains, but both Safety and Well-led were rated Requires Improvement, which pulls the overall picture down and flags specific concerns to investigate on a visit.
Homes in Yorkshire & Humberside typically score 68–82.The three-lens summary
What families tell us
Visitors describe being greeted warmly by staff at reception, with a friendly atmosphere that helps put families at ease. The home maintains high standards of cleanliness throughout, creating a fresh environment for residents.
What inspectors have recorded
How it sits against good practice
If you're considering Moorleigh for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.
Worth a visit
Moorleigh Nursing Home, at 278 Gibson Lane in Leeds, was assessed in February 2026 with an overall rating of Good. That is an improvement from a previous Requires Improvement rating, which is a meaningful step forward. Three domains, Effective, Caring, and Responsive, were each rated Good, indicating that inspectors found care practices, staff kindness, and resident engagement broadly met the required standard. The home is registered to care for people with dementia, physical disabilities, and sensory impairments across 36 beds. Two domains, Safe and Well-led, were rated Requires Improvement at the same inspection. This combination deserves careful attention from any family considering this home. A Requires Improvement in Safety can relate to medicines management, staffing levels, risk documentation, or how the home responds when things go wrong. A Requires Improvement in Well-led often signals concerns about governance, management oversight, or the culture in which staff operate. The published report text provided does not detail the specific findings behind these ratings. Before making a decision, ask the manager to explain precisely what the inspectors identified as concerns in those two domains, what actions have been taken since February 2026, and whether a follow-up assessment is expected.
The three questions to ask when you visitSave this home. Compare it against your shortlist.
Let our analysis show you how Moorleigh Nursing Home measures up against the other homes you’re considering. Free account.
In Their Own Words
How Moorleigh Nursing Home describes itself — collected from its own website. DCC has not edited or independently verified the content in this tab.
Clean, welcoming Leeds nursing home with outdoor spaces
Compassionate Care in Leeds at Moorleigh Nursing Home
Families visiting Moorleigh Nursing Home in Leeds often comment on how clean and well-maintained everything looks. The home supports residents with sensory impairments, dementia and physical disabilities, with level access throughout the building making it easier for those using walking frames or wheelchairs.
Who they care for
The home provides specialist support for residents with sensory impairments, dementia and physical disabilities. Level access and good parking make visits straightforward for families.
For residents living with dementia, the home offers specialist care alongside support for those with sensory impairments and physical disabilities.
The home & environment
The food here looks and smells appetizing when served. There's a garden where residents can spend time outdoors and families can visit together in good weather.
“If you're considering Moorleigh for someone with complex care needs, visiting will give you the clearest picture of what they offer.”
DCC does not edit or curate content in this tab. For independently curated information, see The Evidence and DCC Verdict.
